Yea, we didn't get to see enough of him, but I think I'm really impressed given his 1 stopper he was able to still go really fast, even at the end! Makes me wonder what all the whining was about from all the other drivers about the tires!! If this kid can make them work, so can the pros! They just need to get with the program, in that sense, I think he showed everyone up!!!

Martin whitmarsh just said perez's drive was "incredible" , strong words, only one race but a future replacement when JB retires? i know its a long way off and very early in his career but just speculating, kimi went there from sauber after one season so who knows?

Martin whitmarsh just said perez's drive was "incredible" , strong words, only one race but a future replacement when JB retires? i know its a long way off and very early in his career but just speculating, kimi went there from sauber after one season so who knows?

Loved Kobayashi since he came in and Perez looks good too. Great to see exciting, talented young drivers getting a chance. Let's hope the big teams take note and some of the dead wood can be cleaned out.

Woah, let's calm down a bit. Perez drove well but it's a bit hard to put the first race into proper perspective. That could be his only points finish of the year and the only time he finishes ahead of Kobayashi for all we know.

Woah, let's calm down a bit. Perez drove well but it's a bit hard to put the first race into proper perspective. That could be his only points finish of the year and the only time he finishes ahead of Kobayashi for all we know.

Woah, let's calm down a bit. Perez drove well but it's a bit hard to put the first race into proper perspective. That could be his only points finish of the year and the only time he finishes ahead of Kobayashi for all we know.

A particularly measured and mature drive, especially given that he is only 21 and starting his first race against a relatively highly fancied team-mate. Add to that the fact that he missed the bulk practice 3, it was an oustanding performance. He had caught my eye yesterday when he matched Koba's times in the first period of qualifying and prior to that performing admirably during friday practice. Evidently had some problems with traffic in Q2. I think there will be more to come from this one!

I don't think anyone is really judging him. I my case, I'm simply acknowledging a good performance, and great way to start his career!

My post was aimed at those that were linking him with McLaren or Ferrari, couple of crashes and it will be 'who should replace Perez ?' threads so while it is an encouraging start by him it is far too early to tell how good he is but he was good today.

My post was aimed at those that were linking him with McLaren or Ferrari, couple of crashes and it will be 'who should replace Perez ?' threads so while it is an encouraging start by him it is far too early to tell how good he is but he was good today.

hahaah! You're being too kind with "couple of crashes" just losing to Kobayashi once or twice should suffice in a few people calling for his head!!!!! lol

Aye, I want to cheer him on but this was a freak strategy wich paid off (before dq at least). So I'm not even sure how he drove. It was good but no clue really how good. So all I can say for now is he didnt't look bad at all